Eligibility

To be eligible to participate as a J-1 Student Intern, an applicant must meet these requirements:

Be currently enrolled in and pursuing a degree at an accredited postsecondary academic institution outside the United States.

Be in good academic standing at her/his home institution outside the United States.

Be accepted into the Student Intern Program at NSB which fulfills the educational objectives for the Student Intern’s current degree program at her/his respective home institution.

Have verifiable English language skills sufficient to function on a day-to-day basis in the internship environment. NSB will verify the student’s English language ability through a sponsor-conducted interview, by a recognized English language test, or by signed documentation from an academic institution or English language school.

Be in the United States primarily to participate in a student internship program rather than to engage in employment or provide services to an employer.

Return to the academic program outside the United States and fulfill the educational requirements for that institution after completion of the Student Intern Program.

Have sufficient funding to support self and any accompanying dependents for the entire stay in the United States, including housing and living expenses.

Present proof of health insurance for the duration of the J-1 Student Intern Program in the United States; proof of health insurance for all dependents is required as well.